New measures to track imported pork and alcohol in Maldives
It is a crime for Maldivians to consume pork or alcohol and such products are banned from inhabited islands.
24 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Customs Service Tuesday announced new measures to track imported pork and alcohol products in the country, local media reported.
Commissioner General of Customs, Mohamed Junaid, told reporters that all vessels carrying pork and alcohol shipments will be tracked and monitored using satellite.
The aim is to ensure that pork and alcohol shipments end up in their approved locations.
It is a crime for Maldivians to consume pork or alcohol and such products are banned from inhabited islands. However, under a special permit, tourist resorts can offer these items to their foreign guests.
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